Alabama lawmaker defends former Prichard chief, blasts ‘witch hunt’ investigation

Representative Napoleon Bracy is criticizing the felony case and arrest of former Prichard Police Chief Walter Knight, claiming the investigation is a politically motivated witch hunt. Separately, Representative Lance Gooden is currently under review by the House Ethics Committee. This follows a referral made by the Office of Congressional Conduct in June 2026, though Gooden has described the ongoing investigation as baseless. Both lawmakers are reacting to legal or ethical proceedings involving government officials.